Shanghai (Pudong) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (PVG–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LX, NZ, OS, SC, ZH | 49 | 320, 321, 32N, 359, 77F | 2h53-3h30 | – | Star Alliance | LX, NZ, OS, SC, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, AF, EY, JL, QF | 21 | 321, 77W | 3h05-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, AF, EY, JL, QF |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 13 | 320 | 3h10-3h15 | – | – | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→CTU | SHA→CTU | NTG→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 244 | 117 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 2h 50m | 1h 57m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to CTU
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Eastern Airlines. With 244 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to CTU ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 244 weekly flights outbound and 244 return, totaling 488 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).